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Who is Dr. Shaikh, Pulmonologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Dr. Khizer Shaikh, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Dr. Shaikh graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at UMDNJ. Dr. Shaikh is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaikh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaikh’s office at (928) 854-7540.
Where did Dr. Shaikh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMDNJ
Medical School: Rutgers
What languages does Dr. Shaikh speak?
Dr. Shaikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Shaikh typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Shaikh diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shaikh. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
ICD-10 Codes:
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Shaikh typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Khizer Shaikh may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shaikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 854-7540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaikh accept in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Dr. Shaikh in Lake Havasu City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
IASIS Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
University of Utah
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shaikh's office located?
Dr. Khizer Shaikh's Primary Practice
1851 Mesquite Ave Ste 210
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 854-7540
What is Dr. Shaikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255560884.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaikh
What is Dr. Khizer Shaikh's specialty?
Dr. Shaikh is a Pulmonologist near Lake Havasu City, AZ.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Khizer Shaikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shaikh is affiliated with Havasu Regional Medical Center, Kingman Regional Medical Center, Valley View Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Khizer Shaikh accepting new patients in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Khizer Shaikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Khizer Shaikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (928) 854-7540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Khizer Shaikh?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (928) 854-7540 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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